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Recipes

Watch Me Wednesday-Integrating Freezer Cooking: Taco Chili

March 3, 2010

Ok, so this is late, but it’s up!  You’ll have to excuse me as I was not feeling the greatest at all today so you get to see me with no make up and all….ahem, sorry about that!
Just wanted to show you guys how working ahead and getting part of the meal cooked ahead of [...]

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Free SeaPak Recipe Booklet

February 19, 2010

It’s the start of Lent so those of you needing some good recipes for seafood will want to request this free SeaPak Recipe Booklet. 
It’s a good one to give you some inspiration and try out some new seafood recipes!

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Watch Me Wednesday-Well, Kind of!

February 18, 2010

This week I’m just talking as I had a busy day yesterday and my husband worked late.  Usually when I get back from a trip, the last thing I want to do is cook.  This week has been completely different.  I’ve been in the kitchen a lot and want to share another way to stretch [...]

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So Simple, So Delicious!

February 15, 2010

One of my favorite meals last week was grilled cheese and tomato soup.  We had made homemade bread in the bread machine over the weekend so I used that and cheddar cheese.  Pair it with Muir Glen Tomato Basil soup and you have an amazing meal that was so simple, but oh so delicious!
I posted [...]

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A Healthier Approach-Better Choices!

February 15, 2010

Challenges motivate me.  Challenges make me think creatively.  Challenges make me a better person.
My husband knows I love a good challenge.  Just last month he challenged me to not filling our Expedition with gas for a month.  I made it three and a half weeks.  I live at least 6-8 miles from the nearest grocery store!  [...]

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A Must Have-Simple Cheeseball

February 14, 2010

I am all about simple recipes that require only a few ingredients.  In fact, some of our favorite recipes are only 3-4 ingredients!  I’ll post some more recipes soon!
Every year around Thanksgiving and Christmas when my husband hears my chopper he knows I’m making his favorite cheeseball.  This is from his Aunt Susie and a [...]

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Healthy Recipes-Better Choices

January 28, 2010

TO MY HUSBAND-IF YOU’RE READING THIS-PLEASE DON’T READ ANY MORE!!
Lately I’ve been trying to sneak add healthier foods into our meals.  My husband can be picky due to some stomach issues(however if he doesn’t know they’re there he seems to be ok;)!-I love you honey!)(ok, really, stop reading!ha!)
So the other night I whipped up some [...]

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Menu Plan January 24th-30th

January 23, 2010

I’m excited to try a new recipe on Monday night.  We usually do an italian dish on Monday nights.  Here’s the plan:
Breakfast-Griddle cakes, fruit, yogurt, cold cereal
Lunch- leftover soup, broccoli, fruit, carrot sticks, yogurt, pb&j, grill cheese
Sunday-Chicken Noodle Soup(carried over from last week), bread
Monday-Manicotti, salad, garlic bread
Tuesday-leftovers
Wednesday-Crockpot roast beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, with homemade bread
Thursday-French Dip [...]

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Free Betty Crocker Cookbook

January 7, 2010

Browse and print this free copy of Betty Crocker Soups, Stews, & Chilies.  Soups are a great inexpensive meal to make throughout the winter!
Thanks, Pocket Your Dollars!

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Simple Tomato and Cucumber Salad

December 28, 2009

I’ve shared with you before that I sometimes have a hard time with side dishes.  The main reason for this is my husband is a meat and potatoes man.  He could do without veggies for the rest of his life….seriously.
Me on the other hand, I LOVE my fresh fruits and veggies.  I think it’s partly [...]

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